Sustainability & Innovation Hub

Business Setup in Masdar City Free Zone

Masdar City Free Zone is Abu Dhabi’s dedicated hub for sustainability, clean energy, and innovation. Located within a smart, low-carbon urban development, it supports businesses with a fast, cost-effective, and energy-efficient setup.

We manage your Masdar City setup end to end — company structure, license activities, facility selection, registration, visas, and corporate bank account introduction — working directly with the free zone.

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Innovation Focus

The zone is home to clean-tech, renewable energy, and R&D organizations, providing a specialized address for green-economy ventures.

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About Masdar City Free Zone

Established as a flagship sustainable development, the zone hosts leading institutions like IRENA and various research communities. It offers an energy-efficient environment with modern office, laboratory, and co-working facilities suited to advanced technology and green-energy startups.

Why Choose Masdar City

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Sustainability Ecosystem — A base alongside clean-energy and research organizations.
100% Foreign Ownership — Full ownership with no local partner required.
Innovation Focus — Tailored to clean energy, technology, R&D, and advanced industries.
Fast, Cost-Effective Setup — Streamlined packages suited to startups and growth companies.
Tax Efficiency — 0% corporate tax on qualifying income for Qualifying Free Zone Persons.

Activities & Facilities

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Licenses focus on technology, sustainability, and support services.

Activity Groups — Renewable energy, AI, mobility, and professional consultancy.

Available Facilities — Co-working, flexi-desks, commercial offices, and R&D laboratories.

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Structures & Visa Allocation

Masdar City provides flexible corporate structures and visa support tailored to business growth.

Company Types FZ-LLC/FZCO (single/multiple shareholders) or Branch office.

Visa Types Investor, employment, family sponsorship, and Golden Visa eligibility.

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Setup Stages

Consultation & Name Reservation: Confirming activity and securing approval.
Facility Selection: Matching workspace to your needs.
Licensing: Documentation, issuance, and establishment card.
Banking & Visas: Finalizing corporate accounts and staff visas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ideal for clean energy, renewables, cleantech, sustainability ventures, technology firms, and R&D centers.

Incorporation typically takes 5 to 7 business days, with an additional 2 to 3 weeks for visas and Emirates ID.